This caused the Pilmarians to suffer severe economic and political problems. A cold war between the two powers started, going so far as to damage members of the same race on either side of the zones between them.

The Steranmio Alliance spanned nearly 1,200 light years and was approximately 7,000 light years from the Federation. Situated between the Steranmio and Federation was assumed to be Renai'i territory. Without the Hanej Gateway, a nearly instantaneous journey between the two areas, it would take an average starship seven years to get between the two areas at a high rate of warp. (Star Trek: The Cantabrian Expeditions: "Said I Was Saved but You Never Said What From")